The press chief of the Generalitat acknowledged that the timelines provided regarding Carlos Mazón's actions on the day of the deadly flood were created based on logic rather than direct information from Mazón.
The investigation into the handling of the flood disaster has intensified scrutiny on former president Carlos Mazón, especially after he was accused of "gross negligence" for being absent during a tragedy that resulted in 230 deaths. In a recent submission to the Superior Court of Justice, the judge highlighted Mazón's "negligent inaction" on that day. As various narratives about Mazón’s actions and awareness of the emergency emerged, those close to him have been summoned to clarify the timeline of events leading up to the incident.
The latest testimony came from Maite Gómez, Mazón's press chief, one of the few people who accompanied him during the emergency response. In her statement to the judge, Gómez admitted that when the Generalitat announced that Mazón was "working at the Palau" during the crisis with varying timelines, it was done without Mazón providing specific details. Instead, they constructed this narrative based on logical reasoning and assumptions rather than confirmed facts from Mazón himself.
This admission raises significant questions about the accountability and transparency of Mazón's government during the disaster response. As the court continues to investigate the events of that fateful day, the implications of this negligence could lead to greater scrutiny of emergency management practices in Spain, alongside calls for greater responsibility among public officials in times of crisis.
